John Morgan (1833–1896)
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- Born
- 1833
- Died
- 1896
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- Names in Stone
When was John Morgan born? 1833.
When did John Morgan die? 1896.
Life story
John Morgan (1833–1896) was born in 1833, and died in 1896, at about age 63. A cemetery record documents John's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John's life.
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1845 · age 12 — The Irish Potato Famine began
1848 · age 15 — The California Gold Rush began
1863 · age 30 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 34 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 38 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 53 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
Questions about John Morgan
When was John Morgan born?
John Morgan was born in 1833.
When did John Morgan die?
John Morgan died in 1896.
How old was John Morgan at the time of death?
John Morgan was about 63 years old.
Where is John Morgan buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John Morgan was born?
Andrew Jackson was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Morgan died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when John died.
What major events happened during John Morgan's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the Irish Potato Famine began (1845, age 12); the California Gold Rush began (1848, age 15); the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 30); the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 34); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 38); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 53).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Morgan?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1833
Death
1896
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AncestryData, "John Morgan (1833–1896)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-morgan-1833-1896-1aa8005d/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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